Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSA 395

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research contains a research report documenting the Purdue alumni, students, or former students who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. For each person, this includes a photo, background information, Purdue educational experience, military service, death information, and location of name on the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. These names are all documented on a plaque in the Purdue Memorial Union. Report is available in both physical and digital formats.

Dates

Creation: 2022

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Historical Information

Forty Purdue students or alumni died as a result of their military service during the Vietnam War. Darrell Katovsich, Purdue graduate and Vietnam veteran, began an extensive research project in 2017 to document these forty people, their lives, and the circumstances of their deaths. These names also appear on a memorial plaque in the Purdue Memorial Union Great Hall.